Pattern your letter like the Declaration of Independence, but be sure to write everything in your own words. In this way, you will show you understand the meaning of the declaration.
In your letter, be sure to include the following:
reasons for writing
beliefs about government and its role in people's rights
at least three specific grievances from the Declaration of Independence and how they affect rights
description of two attempts to seek redress in the past and the results
formal declaration of the new nation
Dear King George III of Great Britain,
I am writing to you because . I write only after long thought about the many issues between us. Some issues and events of the last few years include _______ _______________________.
You see, in the American colonies, we believe that the purpose of government is _____________ _________________. Government should ______________________________. It should follow the principles of John Locke, such as ______________________________ and __________ ____________________. These ideas mean that ______________________________. The role of government in natural law is to ______________________________.
Unfortunately, you have not lived up to these expectations as a ruler. One example of how you have disappointed us is ______________________________. This affects our rights because______________________________. Another example is ___________ ___________________. This affects our rights because______________________________. A third example is ______________________________. This affects our rights because______________________________.
Please remember that we did try to reason with you first. Remember when we _____________ _________________, and then you ______________________________? Or, there was the time we ______________________________.
Because you have failed to address our concerns, the American colonists are declaring complete independence from you and from your country, Great Britain. We are no longer ______________________________ and from now on, we will ____________________________.
explain how i should answer this
Fill in the blanks in your own words. Your ideas, though, should come directly from the Declaration of Independence.
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.html
Im on the same question and im stuck on the redress part
Dear King George III of Great Britain,
I am writing to you today to express the reasons for my letter and to convey the beliefs of the American colonists regarding government and its role in people's rights. The events of the past few years have compelled us to provide an explanation of our grievances and our decision to seek independence.
In the American colonies, we firmly believe that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of its citizens, namely life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Government should be formed with the consent of the governed, meaning that it derives its power from the people it governs. John Locke's ideas greatly influence our understanding of government, particularly his principles of limited government, separation of powers, and the right of the people to alter or abolish a government that fails to fulfill its duties.
Regrettably, as the ruler of Great Britain, you have shown a failure to uphold these principles. One specific grievance we have is your interference with our rights and liberties through acts like the Stamp Act, which imposed unfair taxes without our consent. This directly infringes on our natural rights and undermines our ability to pursue happiness and economic prosperity.
Another grievance stems from the Quartering Act, where British soldiers were forcibly lodged in our homes without our consent. This invasion of our privacy, along with the associated abuse and disruption caused by these soldiers, significantly curtails our rights and freedoms.
Furthermore, the Intolerable Acts imposed on the colonies, such as the closing of the Boston Harbor, represent an oppressive approach from the British government. These acts not only undermine our economic opportunities but also limit our ability to participate in self-governance and voice our concerns.
Despite these grievances, we did attempt to seek redress through peaceful means. For instance, we engaged in protests and boycotts like the Boston Tea Party. However, our efforts were met with further repression and an unwillingness on your part to address our concerns. We also sent delegates to your courts to present our grievances and seek justice, but these attempts were disregarded, leaving us with no other recourse.
Given the failure to address our concerns and the sustained violations of our rights, the American colonists have made the solemn decision to declare complete independence from Great Britain. We no longer consider ourselves under your rule, and from this point forward, we will establish a new nation with a government that respects and protects the natural rights of its citizens.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]